All models in the Cruze sedan and hatch range also now feature Apple's 'Siri Eyes Free' technology - allowing greater iPhone integration - along with enhanced voice control and text-to-voice capability.

“At the time of launch we promised we would add navigation back to the range-topping SRi-V model as soon as we were able. The system has been introduced to VF Commodore which enables us to put it into production for Cruze as well," Holden's Philip Brook said.

“Through the development of the MyLink system in VF Commodore, we’re also able to add Australian-tuned voice recognition across the entire line up, adding voice control functionality to the MyLink in-car entertainment system.”

The enhanced voice control system allowers drivers to select and control songs, switch between apps (Pandora, etc), listen and reply to text messages (depending on phone type), and connect to an iPhone's Siri software without touching the handset.

To activate voice control, the driver presses to push-to-talk button on the steering wheel and can state a number of commands including “navigation,” “play artist,” “dial,” “tune Pandora” or “read SMS.”

The 2013 Cruze range went on sale in Australia in March, starting at $19,490 for the manual 1.8 petrol model and topping out at $28,690 for the SRi-V 1.6 petrol turbo automatic.

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TMR Comments

Mel | 09 Jul 2013 14:03

MotorMouth | 10 Jul 2013 09:24

I spent the afternoon trying to find an SRi or SRi-V manual to test drive but it seems that no dealer in Sydney has one, they are all bloody slushboxes!

The Coat | 11 Jul 2013 03:58

I know a Sydney dealer with manual SRI & SRIV

WarrenY | 10 Jul 2013 12:06

What about wagons and diesels?

Tina | 15 Jul 2013 06:17

I ordered my Sri-V with Sat Nav in April, I was informed today that there has been another delay and the unconfirmed delivery is now going to be mid August.
If you want Sat Nav I wouldn't hold your breath!